A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Friday that two infants died in the state’s growing measles outbreak.

The commercialization of baby food in flexible plastic pouches with spouts, especially fruit purees, is becoming widespread. Convenient, these packages allow children to squeeze the pouch and eat...

Plastic pollution may ripple downstream, threatening the human and wildlife communities that depend on glacier-fed waters.

The study shows that human activities can amplify natural processes in surprising ways.

Changing your habits: Practical tips for reducing the spread of microplastics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twannetta Weaver felt like she made the responsible choice when she enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan through her employer, an option that avoided high premiums …

The 2026 Super El Niño threatens to push global temperatures past the 1.5°C threshold, triggering extreme weather, severe agricultural droughts, and accelerating ocean heating.

Students of all ages should look to the databases provided by school libraries and public libraries to succeed

Co Donegal student Arya Satheesh (18) developed research interest in science after her Junior Cert

As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Clayton Tucker supports the right for every farmer to raise hemp, and adults to consume hemp products, without undue interference from government or corporations.

Proposed legislation raises concern over “fractured” vaccine policies across the U.S.

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The clinical aspects of book therapy and how literature can impact mental health treatments

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

Consistent heavy drinking across adulthood may raise cancer risk more than previously understood.

The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from other foods is far more common than most people realise.

The season of giving doesn’t have to be giving plastic disaster. Here are 5 ways to beat those consumption blues.

Microplastics are everywhere. Learn science-backed ways to reduce exposure, support your body, and avoid detox myths in 2025.

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in their quest to solve our microplastic problem. They report a new plant-based plastic made from ...

The Library of Things in Brunswick offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.

Microplastics are now so ubiquitous we're drinking, eating, and inhaling them.

Researchers found a shocking amount of microplastics in the brains of people with dementia.

In today's rapidly evolving fashion landscape, organic cotton is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. At Design Delight Studio, we believe that every piece of clothing we wear tells a story—not just of style, but of the integrity behind its sourcing. In this article, we’ll delve into what drives the innovation in organic cotton, exploring the role sustainability plays in cotton farming, the technological advancements reshaping its production, and the consumer trends propelling its demand.

Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors.

Back in March, the President signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of his effort to reduce the size and cost of the government.